What is the cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Shelby?

The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Shelby is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roanoke to Shelby?

The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Shelby is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Roanoke and Shelby?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Shelby. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Oakland St & Main Ave via Lynchburg Transit Center and 4th St & Graham St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Roanoke and Shelby?

No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Shelby station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Gastonia Station via Lynchburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Roanoke to Shelby?

The distance between Roanoke and Shelby is 201 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

How do I travel from Roanoke to Shelby without a car?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Shelby without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $150 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Roanoke to Shelby?

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Roanoke to Shelby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Shelby bus from?

Roanoke to Shelby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Roanoke to Shelby train from?

Roanoke to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.

Train or bus from Roanoke to Shelby?

The best way to get from Roanoke to Shelby is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs $150 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Roanoke to Shelby bus arrive?

Roanoke to Shelby bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.

Where does the Roanoke to Shelby train arrive?

Roanoke to Shelby train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.

Can I drive from Roanoke to Shelby?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Shelby is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Roanoke to Shelby.

Where can I stay near Shelby?

There are 18+ hotels available in Shelby.

Roanoke to Shelby - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Shelby by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, taxi
best
1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ROA - CLT
2. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Shelbytaxi
3h 35m
$159–544
Drive 195.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Roanoke to Shelbycar 195.4 mi
4h 8m
$36–52
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
7h 52m
$151–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Lynchburg Transit Center to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
10h 6m
$105–164
Drive to Greenbrier Valley Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Roanoke to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)car
2. Fly from Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LWB - CLT
3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Shelbytaxi
4h
$168–568
Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
2. Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LYH - CLT
3. Take the taxi from Charlotte-Airport-CLT to Shelbytaxi
6h 7m
$173–586
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Gastonia Stationtrain Crescent
7h 53m
$143–245

Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

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Distance: 200.2 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Shelby, NC, USA?

You can take a train from Roanoke to Shelby via Lynchburg and Gastonia Station in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Shelby via Lynchburg Transit Center, Charlotte Bus Station, 4th St & Graham St, and Oakland St & Main Ave in around 10h 6m.

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